O-LevelBiologyCoordination & Response5090/11 · May/June 2025 · Q201 Mark

The table shows the number of deaths estimated to be due to smoking in England each year from 2009 to 2019. Using the information in the table, which statement is correct?

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AThe number of deaths decreased every year from 2009 to 2019.

BThe number of deaths decreased by 9% between 2009 and 2019.

CThe lowest number of deaths in one year occurred in 2018.

DThe greatest decrease in the number of deaths in one year occurred between 2017 and 2018.

✓ Correct answer

B: The number of deaths decreased by 9% between 2009 and 2019.

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Topic: Coordination & Response, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Biology, May/June 2025 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 20.

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